#Classics

A Metamorphosis of THE METAMORPHOSIS: A Cover Design Exploration

A round-up of cover designs and interpretations for Franz Kafka's THE METAMORPHOSIS.

My Travels with the Joyceans

One reader encounters...passionate...Joyce fans in her attempt to read Ulysses.

Modern Retellings of Shakespeare for Every Reader

Shakespeare-inspired books and graphic novels for every type of reader.

To Be or Not to Be: 10 Takes on Hamlet’s Famous Soliloquy

10 performances of Hamlet's "To be or not to be" soliloquy from David Tennant, Lawrence Olivier, and more.

THE NEST is BLEAK HOUSE in Disguise

Why Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's new book THE NEST is a (probably not purposeful) re-telling of Dickens' BLEAK HOUSE

The 5 Best Classic Novels to Read in Spring

Looking for the best books for your springtime reading? We've got five ready for you.

Mohican Forest, Floating City, and Physician Poet

On William Carlos Williams's IN THE AMERICAN GRAIN

11 Things to Do on Hans Christian Andersen’s Birthday

11 fun ways to celebrate Hans Christian Andersen's 211th birthday.

Learning to Be A Little More Like Emma Woodhouse

One reader on identifying with Austen's Emma Woodhouse.

Laurie Isn’t a Good Guy; He’s a Nice Guy™

Upon re-reading Little Women, one reader realizes Laurie is a textbook Nice Guy (with textual evidence!)